Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
sueroana
ID:
922347

Status:
valid

Authors:
León

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Geogr. Cuba 4: 14 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921682

Common Names

  • Copernicia sueroana
  • Sueroana Wax Palm
  • Sueroana Copernicia

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Description

Copernicia sueroana (also called 'Sueroana Copernicia', among many other common names) is a large palm tree native to South America. It has large, green leaves and grows in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Copernicia sueroana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Copernicia sueroana has yellow flowers with five petals. The fruits contain a single seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Copernicia sueroana is a perennial palm that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Copernicia sueroana

Copernicia sueroana is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

IPNI record: 666285-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001090579
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-2400416: Originally associated with wfo-0001090579
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-46729: Based on the initial data import
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-2400416: Originally associated with wfo-0001090579
Frère León (1871-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'León' in the authors string.